{"title":"Dar Williams","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDar Williams\u003c\/strong\u003e offers thoughtful explorations into creativity and artistic expression, inviting readers to consider the deeper meaning behind making music and art. Her work often combines insightful guidance with personal reflection, making it a compelling choice for anyone interested in the creative process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the world of \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, Dar Williams' books inspire both emerging and experienced artists to find their unique voice. Expect engaging narratives that encourage meaningful engagement with your craft beyond technique alone.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"how-to-write-a-song-that-matters-by-dar-williams-9780306923296","title":"How to Write a Song that Matters","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow to Write a Song That Matters\u003c\/em\u003e is an invaluable guide to writing music by a woman who knows how to do it and do it \u003cem\u003ewell\u003c\/em\u003e: iconic singer-songwriter, Dar Williams. For years now, Williams has led songwriting retreats for musicians, from beginners to professionals, in which she elevates the process of songwriting over the assessment of the product. This book makes those intimate experiences accessible for songwriters across the globe, gifting them with the insight Williams has gleaned from her decades of experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, it encourages songwriters to find something that inspires them and then to follow that inspiration, letting the clues of those first few notes or lines lead their narrative. Soon, the initial rhythms, the unique sounds of the melody, and\/or specific vocabulary emerge, giving birth to a \"voice\" or a \"world\" that the song can exist in. As the writer proceeds, Williams encourages them to ask themselves: \"Where did I go? Where did I REALLY go? What happened? What REALLY happened? What am I bringing back?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere are many other songwriting guides that hint to the reader that writing a \"hit song\" may be on the horizon if only the reader correctly follows the guide or program. In this book, however, Williams shows readers how to tap into their OWN creative process, using their psyches, their unique life experiences, and their muses to write the songs that they are meant to write. By focusing on the process of creating a song that matters, as opposed to producing a well-constructed \"widget from a song factory,\" songwriters will be able to establish their own voice and use it to make meaningful music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for music lovers of all sorts who want to write songs, \u003cem\u003eHow to Write a Song That Matters\u003c\/em\u003e is a one-of-a-kind-book that readers will turn to for guidance time and time again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47430894944492,"sku":"9780306923296","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780306923296.jpg?v=1774558217"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/dar-williams.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}